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Former owners of a Lagoon 52, this Dutch couple is more than happy to continue the adventure on an Outremer 55, which was delivered to them in 2021. Looking for comfort and sailing pleasure above all, they are delighted by this 55-foot catamaran, which combines performance and ergonomic innovations that make her both comfortable and easy to maneuver.
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Toby Hodges and François Tregouet consider the best bluewater multihulls and look at the options for sailing the oceans in spacious comfort
What are the best bluewater multihulls for long term cruising? The one you own, or the one you can afford is the simple answer.
There is a wealth of proven designs to suit bluewater sailing and a variety of budgets. While we have focussed here on the best bluewater multihulls in production, we’ve also included some cracking pedigree multihulls which tour the planet and might occasionally pop up on the brokerage market.
If you can afford to, then pushing towards the 45-50ft length will buy you space, pace and that extra payload capacity needed to take all the items you’d want on your home afloat.
When looking at the best bluewater multihulls, the choice will come down to that perennial balance between comfort/space and speed/weight. Choosing a lighter weight performance design will obviously help you cover distance voyages more rapidly and potentially allow you to outrun weather systems. It means you can sail faster, with less sail up and less load and stress. But you’ll have to sacrifice some luxuries and need to be quite scrupulous about keeping weight down and centralised in order to maintain high average speeds.
For the majority of cruisers, however, it is the amount of space multihulls offer once you’ve reached your destination that really appeals. As well as the non-heeling living area and real estate they provide, they’re well suited to typical tradewind sailing .
If you’re considering your first or next multihull, we hope the following will serve as a taster.
Outremer 51/55.
When you think of multihulls designed for bluewater cruising, Outremer will likely be one of the first names that comes to mind. Its heritage lies in building catamarans that can sail fast and are built strong enough to do laps of the globe.
The 51, the current version of which launched three years ago, is an archetypal example of what to look for in terms of blending speed and space is a dream design for a family circumnavigation.
The French yard’s new 55ft VPLP design may look boldly different from its past models, but the philosophy behind it remains the same. It is designed to match windspeed up to 12 knots and Outremer reasons that its ability to sail in 5 knots of breeze will allow it to sail for 95% of the time on a circumnavigation.
Read more about the Outremer 51 and Outremer 55.
Photo: Diego Yriarte
For nearly four decades the Australian Seawind brand and its founder Richard Ward have been gearing catamarans around safe bluewater sailing, including performance, protection and ease of handling. Its Reichel Pugh-designed 1600, which launched three years ago, is an elegant looking cat with relatively low, long lines and some smart solutions for fast bluewater sailing.
Seawind also launches its new 1370 later this year, a staggering 60 of which have sold on plans alone.
This first 50 is built from a composite sandwich of basalt fibre, a cloth made from volcanic rock, and PET foam from recycled plastic bottles, which helps to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 50% when compared with traditional glassfibre methods.
This new 50 footer is perhaps a more appealing and practical prospect than Rapido’s previous 60 (with its significant fixed beam), particularly as the amas on this new model can fold to reduce beam to 18ft.
Infused carbon foam sandwich construction is used, along with beams, daggerboards and rudder in pre-preg carbon to keep displacement to 8,200kg.
Read more about the Rapido 50
This OC50 is designed as a more affordable cruising alternative, than the HH models which have preceeded it. This model targets ocean sailing.
It’s still stiffened and strengthened by carbon, but built in vinylester composites with a gelcoat finish. This adds an additional 300kg or so over a full carbon HH50, but cost savings are in the region of $400,000.
Read more about the HH OC50
The 526 launched four years ago, designed to suit short-handed sailors and families looking to sail long distances, hence it can carry large payloads and promises easy maintenance. It looks good too.
Berman’s Versahelm design is a key feature. The wheel cantilevers, allowing the helmsman to steer from outboard with clear sightlines or from the hardtop protection of the aft cockpit.
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The A47 suits short-handed fast ocean sailing at an approachable size. Lengthening it to 49ft allowed for an aft cockpit. It is available as a sloop or with White’s patented MastFoil ketch rig – rotating aerofoil masts designed for easy short-handed cruising without sacrificing performance.
Read more about the Atlantic 47
A combination of sharp design from François Perus and high build quality brings plenty of appeal to this sporty Italian-built cat. The first example launched three years ago with a light displacement of 10.5 tonnes, thanks to an E-glass epoxy-infused build with carbon strengthening. The yard offers semi-custom construction and full hybrid packages.
Catana’s performance model from 2017, sports twin aft helms (which may not suit ocean sailors), reverse bows and carbon daggerboards. The high topsides help create good bridgedeck clearance and plenty of accommodation. Its new Ocean Class 50 seems more in the shipyard’s bluewater DNA. The light weight, and dynamic and modern shape with slim hulls and a relatively short nacelle suggests a seaworthy nature and high speeds.
Read more about the Catana 53
Veteran multihull designers Morrelli & Melvin designed this smaller model for the Gunboat range. It was built to be more manageable for an owner-driver yet still capable of up to 300-400 mile days.
The Gunboat 48 is something of a rare breed, just six 48s were built between 2004 and 2009. Oh, to have a spare €1.3m right now… one of them is actually on the market.
Read more about the Gunboat 48
At the start of the Millennium, Catana offered fully equipped boats as standard for long distance cruising. The Catana 471 or 472 (one or two helms respectively), represented at the time the optimum in ocean-going catamarans.
Tony Grainger has been drawing fast multihulls for 35 years, including racing trimarans and the Lightwave and Chincogan cruisers. The popular Lightwave 38 has admirable performance and comfort, and the Chincogan 52 (pictured) has the length to clock high average speeds.
With its characteristic roof, narrow hulls and daggerboards, the Outremer 45 is a standout design which has become somewhat iconic. Despite a rather spartan interior, it has been a great success with fast cruising enthusiasts. On board, family ocean crossings at an average of 10 knots are the norm.
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The Lagoon 450 remains the most popular model in Lagoons already popular range. It exemplifies the VPLP/Nauta design partnership which has made these the very definition of modern mid-size cruising catamarans which can appeal to families and charterers alike.
Indeed the 450 marked the modern look of Lagoon and was the first with interior styling from Nauta. It originally launched over a decade ago as a flybridge design with central helming position (450F), before this ‘sport top’ option (450S) was offered with a starboard helm station and lower boom.
Read more about the Lagoon 450
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The 47 has a modern shape, with straight bows and a reverse sheer line. It incorporates significant volume in the hulls below the bridgedeck to create room for the optional athwartships cabins. Cabin space is a prime selling point, particularly the owner’s suite to port, where there is also abundant natural light and headroom.
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Leopard Catamarans, together with designer Simonis Voogd and builder Robertson and Caine, produce the archetypal dual-purpose owner-operator or charter boat in their modern catamaran range.
Key features of the 45 are the amount of light in the saloon and the incredible volume and space on offer in the cabins above the relatively narrow waterlines. Vast social living areas include the flybridge, saloon and dual cockpits.
Read more about the Leopard 45
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During the 1990s and noughties Nautitech earned a good reputation for its elegant catamarans. The 441 is a timeless example and the 44 can be credited with the ongoing trend in hardtop biminis. While its acquisition by Bavaria seven years ago helped Nautitech implement industrial build techniques, the French brand has retained its DNA at its Rochefort sur Mer yard.
The modern Marc Lombard designs have tall rigs with generous square-top mainsails. Twin wheels in the aft quarters of the Open 46 offer a direct feel on the helm, however those spending long periods in the tropics may prefer the shade of the bimini-equipped flybridge option. The layout is also open, with a saloon more outside than in. Styling is clean, modern and simple, and the standard of build and finish are good.
Photo: Olivier Blanchet
First impressions of the Neel 51 are sure to centre on its sheer size and space inside. But as you’ll see from our review of the Neel 43 on page 83, when you sail one overriding impressions quickly centre on its performance.
These trimarans are becoming a popular mass production-built option.
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The Excess 11 packs plenty of potential as the smallest yacht offered by the big production yards. A little like the Lagoon 380 of old, it presents a good value new entry-level boat for genuine cruising in a more sporty, modern and enticing design. Some may argue against aft helms for ocean sailing, but those coming from monohulls will appreciate the more direct steering they offer.
Broadblue is a UK brand which offers a distinct line of cruising and Rapier performance catamarans. Its staple 385 packs a lot of cruising comfort into its length, including generous tankage, and has been sailed all over the world. Broadblue built its first electric drive catamaran 12 years ago and offers the only all-electric production sailing catamaran under 40ft in Europe.
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For those looking for maximum volume within 40ft, it’ll be hard to beat the Catspace – although it is more of a holiday apartment than a traditional bluewater cruiser. Bali’s garage style sliding aft door does help offer an enormous amount of enclosed (or open) living space.
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The 510 is designed to take a serious amount of cruising gear – up to six tonnes of it in fact. The excellent helm station now has a fixed windscreen and all lines lead to hand. Finish quality including the electrical installation is first class and Privilege’s trademark, an admirable full beam (26ft) forward cabin, is sumptuous.
Photo: Jérôme Houyvet
Garcia Yachts has cornered the market for series-built aluminium monohulls and multihulls in the last decade and this new Explocat 52 is sparking real interest. We ran a full test report in our February issue, describing it as a go-anywhere cat with an enticing combination of space, pace and rugged construction.
Read our review of the Garcia Explocat 52
Built in Argentina, the Antares 44 is the ultimate evolution of a model launched 21 years ago. Entirely dedicated to bluewater cruising, it is the yard’s only model and is constantly being improved according to owner feedback.
Time seems to have no hold on this boatyard and, against the trend, the standard equipment of the Antares 44 is extremely complete
Photo: Richard Langdon
This luxury Bill Dixon design may be a decade old now and into its third iteration, but the concept behind its original appeal remains. For those used to sailing high-end thoroughbred monohulls, here is an option to consider for a comparative level of build quality and fit out when moving to a multihull.
Read more about the Discovery Bluewater 50
With this latest version of its original model, this experienced South African builder has optimised a catamaran cut out for the unforgiving seas of the Indian Ocean and the South Atlantic. The MKII allows for an increased load capacity, an important point in long distance cruising.
Intelligent features on the X5 include the protected helm station with glass windscreen, integrated rainwater catcher, UV-protective glass and generous tankage.
Mcconaghy mc52.
The MC50 (now MC52) was the first and promises some high speed sailing, but it’s the open plan main living deck which will attract the majority. It incorporates an intelligent centreboard system, which hardly affects interior space, but arguably its exposed helms at the aft end of the flybridge will not suit serious ocean cruising.
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HH in Xiamen is building some really impressive large, luxury fast cats up to 90ft. This was its second model to launch, a high-end, high performance Morelli & Melvin design capable of rapid passagemaking speeds and enjoyable regatta sailing. Features include C-shaped boards and central or aft helms.
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If Nautor’s Swan made catamarans, they may look like this… The Ocean Explorer 60 uses the same designer in German Frers and some of the same builders who worked at the famous Finnish yard to produce this world cruiser. The resultant quality shines through. A new OE72 is due soon.
A young company with plenty of experience, Kinetic produces custom fast ocean cruisers, which can occasionally race. Its 62 is a serious performance vessel with carbon hulls, rigs and rigging, daggerboards or centreboards. With fast bluewater cruising the goal, carbon is used to minimise weight so features/toys can still be added. The swim platform and hardware on the newly launched 54 weighs just 90kg, and the generous sized tanks are all in carbon too. Views from the saloon and forward cockpit also look special.
Marsaudon ts4/orc 42.
Few catamaran builders produce genuine performance cruisers at this ‘smaller’ size: this one is kept minimalist and light weight (around 6 tonnes) – the yard’s philosophy is ‘simplicity, then add lightness.’ The 42 is a cruiser-racer with the ability to outpace most yachts across the Atlantic, win a regatta and still offer some space for island hopping. Standard tankage is minimal however. Marsaudon recently rebranded its TS range to Ocean Rider Catamarans (ORCs) and has an ORC 57 in build.
Dazcat builds fast, seaworthy cats from its Multihull Centre in Cornwall. The 1495 is a true ocean cruiser-racer, which is stiff and rewarding to sail, with direct steering linked to carbon rudders. The 1495 can hit 20+ knot speeds with relative ease, but it is the consistent high average speeds which will attract those looking to cover serious miles. Weight is centralised including engines, tanks, and systems all located amidships to help reduce pitching. Dazcat has a semi-custom build approach and creates all sorts of weird and wonderful craft for all abilities.
Dragonfly trimarans are known for their high quality construction and ability to delight sailors with their ease of planing speeds. For those who can live without the space of similar length cats, the new flagship 40 is large enough to offer cruising space, while folding outriggers and retractable appendages mean you can dry out where others wouldn’t dare.
These two designs by Erik Lerouge both offer a high-performance vision of ocean cruising. The Loopings were built individually and the Freydis in small series, and on both you can sail as fast as the wind in complete safety. Interior quality depends on whether finished by an amateur or by a shipyard.
An attractive combination of luxury, comfort and performance, the S48 is a stiff, go-anywhere premium cat that is easy to manage single-handed. The lightweight build (11t) is in epoxy infusion with carbon reinforcement.
Jeff Schionning has catamaran design in his blood. His designs exude performance and seaworthiness with flowing, even aerodynamic lines. On all tradewind routes you’ll find a G-Force (models from 12m to 23m) or an Arrow (12m to 15m) sailing more quickly than the rest. His latest venture is with Current Marine in Knysna, South Africa.
The long-time best-seller from the world leader in catamarans, with more than 1,000 produced over almost 20 years from 1999. With its characteristic vertical windows, the 380 and its big brother the 410 made the purists scream when they were presented. But the 380 proved a pioneer of its kind. Safe bow volumes and light displacement (7,260 kg) helped its seaworthy behaviour. The high number of boats on the market makes this the most affordable bluewater cruising multihull for its size, even if price range is as wide as condition is variable.
Between 44ft and 46ft depending on the year of construction and the length of its transoms, the Casamance was an impressive catamaran on launch in 1985. The design by Joubert/Nivelt offered good volume and load capacity. Of the 490 units produced, many joined the charter fleets. The exterior of the Casamance is dated, but the interior in grey ceruse oak has retained plenty of charm.
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Power catamarans have become so popular in recent years. Alex Smith talks us through 6 of the most exciting models we've covered in the past 12 months...
With the promise of extra volume stability and running efficiency it’s easy to see why power catamarans have become so popular in recent years.
Established players like Sunreef , Leopard and Lagoon have been joined by new builders like Vandal, Archipelago and Moon Yachts.
Big brands like Prestige have also made them move into twin hulled motorboats in recent years, and the likes of Bluegame and Wider Yachts look set to follow suit.
So with the trend showing no signs of slowing here’s our round-up of some of the most exciting new power catamarans you can buy right now.
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6 of the best power catamarans available right now.
Prestige’s first ever power catamaran is designed to provide the volume of a 60 footer alongside the running efficiency of a 40 footer, but the way it manages all that onboard space is also quite attractive.
A three-part aft swim platform features a raising central section to help extend the cockpit party out over the water. The foredeck mimics that with freestanding furniture right at the forepeak and between them the saloon includes a big-aft galley, a large port lounge and a compact helm with a handy starboard side door.
From here private stairwells to the forward owner’s cabin and each of the two guest cabins provide plenty of privacy, and the split design of the port ensuite means it works really well as a day head.
In terms of styling the freestanding bow furniture looks a bit odd, and in terms of dynamics the stooping bridge deck does tend to touch down when the swells get beyond a couple of feet.
But if you want an accessible, novice-friendly boat that provides a party platform way out of proportion to its length, the first model in Prestige’s M line has a lot going for it. And if you have the budget, the more recent Prestige M8 is an even more convincing piece of work.
Watch our full sea trial review of the Prestige M48
As a modified sailing cat, the Moon Power 60’s beam stands at a massive 53% of its overall length and that has a very clear impact on the inside.
In spite of huge side decks with dual access to the flybridge , the internal saloon occupies an enormous footprint. It’s used for a pair of peripheral seating areas plus a forward door to access a lovely sunken bow lounge.
Visibility from the lower helm is restricted by the big stuts that sit sailboat-style toward the centre of the screen, but performance is pretty impressive: a pair of 3,500L tanks give you a 2,000nm range at 8 knots with a fuel flow of just 3lpm, and if you really want to boost the range there’s plenty of space for extra fuel capacity too.
Up on the flybridge there’s a big symmetrical lounge and a hot tub flanked by sunbeds, and down below the two hulls borrow a bit of inboard space for four ensuite cabins.
The simplistic saloon arrangement, the absence of a day heads, and the sheer masculinity of that styling might prove a bit problematic for some, but if you’re okay with a modified sailing cat, and you’re happy to work with the yard to refine that deck layout, this big imposing long-distance boat is unlike anything else out there.
Watch our full sea trial review of the Moon Power 60
Invincible is a well-respected American Builder with a strong offshore sports fishing heritage and close links with the US Navy, but it also builds high-performance power catamarans, and this impressive 33-footer is the entry point to that fleet.
It uses quite a narrow beam with asymmetrical chines and spray rails, which enable it to heel into a turn in much the same fashion as a monohull and to ride the chop without spitting clouds of spray over that bow.
Capable of 56 knots with twin 400hp Verado outboards , it can also reportedly achieve cruising economy of just 2.5lpm for a range of around 500nm.
The internal arrangements are also really practical – with high capacity deck drains and an automatic fresh water flushing system for the outboards you can simply hose this boat down after a trip and get on with your day.
The fuss-free fit out includes multiple bait wells as well as lots of drained, insulated lockers that do a great job as ice chests and storage spaces, and the squared off bow provides lots of seating to supplement the big open deck of that half cockpit.
It might be built with fishing in mind, but as a rapid offshore performance machine, this might just be the perfect power catamaran for monohull lovers.
Watch our yacht tour video of the Invincible 33
The Archipelago 47 is a seriously good looking boat. Built from aluminum on the Isle of Wight with design input from commercial specialist Chartwell Marine, its low roofline, reverse screen, wide beams, slender forward hulls, and raised bridge deck give it a seriously potent profile, and that’s precisely what this boat is all about.
The idea is to deliver proper long distance offshore performance alongside a handy turn of pace in a homely fit out, and the Archipelago delivers that.
Built from 8mm hull plating with 6mm topsides, this Category A boat is rated to carry 12 people and sleep up to eight people in four cabins.
Reserving one entire hull for the owner’s suite is a really attractive option, but in all cases headroom is great and huge vertical picture windows provide amazing views from bed level.
The saloon features a large galley and lounge, as well as a raised helm with a shut-off partition for night nav. There are still some design tweaks required, particularly at the helm and the aft end, to maximise this boat’s potential, and if you want a flybridge you’ll need to look toward the Archipelago 52 instead, because on this particular boat that’s not an option.
But with space up top for all kinds of expedition friendly tenders, toys, cranes and solar panels, this tough go anywhere power catamaran has plenty going for it.
Watch our full sea trial review of the Archipelago 47
As a foil-assisted, outboard-powered, flybridge equipped, aluminium power catamaran, the Vandal Explorer is certainly not the mainstream choice, but of course it was never designed to be.
Created by Ben Mennem, who wants to enjoy the sun-drenched waters of the Med, in collaboration with Norwegian designer Espen Oeino, who loves outdoor adventures in the Nordic States, it seems to straddle both camps.
It uses a wide open main deck with skeletal bars rather than rigid bulkheads to keep you properly in touch with the sea. There’s also a big aft platform between the Verado XTO outboards, which operates as a passerelle, and thanks to a ladder and rain shower does a great job for watersports too.
Ahead of the cockpit lounge there’s a big transverse galley tucked inside the shelter of the pilothouse structure, and there’s also a raised full-beam bow cabin with a separate incinerator toilet.
It’s a bit noisy on that main deck when you’re underway and the limited two-berth arrangement of the base boat is likely to compel some people to question its overall practicality.
But as a tough and lightweight 40-knot boat with space for 14 people, a cool off-grid aesthetic and all the custom friendly flexibility you could want, its simplicity is actually a really key part of its appeal.
Watch our full sea trial review of the Vandal Explorer
The Aquila 44 is a proper wide-beam cruising cat
Built at Sino Eagle’s 1million sqft facility in China and developed in collaboration with the renowned J&J Design Group, Aquila is a specialist power catamaran builder and that absolutely shows.
Capable of up to 20 knots with the top rated Volvo Penta D4 420s, the Aquila 44 uses bow bulbs for extra waterline length, a softer ride and improved stability at displacement speeds.
But is the way it uses its 21ft beam that really impresses. In the aft cockpit a convivial c-shape dinette sits opposite a fold-out bar at the aft galley.
At the bow a set of steps connects the foredeck lounge directly to the flybridge, which is great for practicality as well as for large partie, and up top a central walkaround helm pod keeps things more sociable and inclusive than on any other boat in this class.
There’s a proper main deck helm too if you want it, plus sleeping for six in three private ensuite cabins, including a brilliant owner’s cabin that occupies the full beam beneath that foredeck.
If you need extra performance and style you could of course look toward the brand’s smaller, narrow-beamed, outboard-powered sport line, but for proper power catamaran lovers this big, cleverly arranged entertainment platform feels exactly right.
Watch our yacht tour video of the Aquila 44
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Power catamarans for sale with denison yachting..
Power catamarans are an unusual and rare species. Without a mast, these boats look and act more like multihull trawlers. Power catamarans have different benefits from sailing catamarans and monohulls. For one, they have low clearance, so they’re great if your cruising plans involve bridges. Second, they have superior speed and range. And, of course, a multihull provides a comfortable ride and elimination of rolling at anchor.
These fast but smooth-riding boats are perfect for those looking to take a long journey or island-hop with ease. We found 5 power catamarans for serious boaters, currently for sale with Denison Yachting.
You’re not going to find a more serious-looking boat than the 80 Sunreef Power 2021 , which made her international debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. This power cat offers excellent value considering size, quality, range, and accommodations with her 40-foot beam. You can customize this new 80 Sunreef (hull #8) according to your preferred layout, interior decor, and exterior colors.
This yacht is made for long cruises in ultimate comfort — taking luxury and seaworthiness to a new dimension. With a bold, contemporary hull styling, the 80 Sunreef Power incorporates classic stainless steel portlights, teak sole decks, and subtle ambiance lighting. The 80 Sunreef Power’s immense flybridge is big enough to house a spa pool, a wet bar, and generous seating all around.
Contact Denison yacht broker Alex Clarke to inquire about this power catamaran.
GYPSY SOUL is ready to whisk you to your next adventure thanks to twin Cummins QSB6.7- 550 horsepower. The PC52 is a highly refined and technologically advanced cruising yacht, and it shows throughout the boat. Her stand out features include air conditioning on the flybridge, yacht controller, new exterior cushions, and new Garmin electronics. The semi-displacement symmetric hulls are incredibly efficient and ensure a soft, smooth ride and excellent sea keeping. A 3 cabin, 2 head layout makes this boat perfect for a small family.
Contact Denison yacht broker Brian Ragsdale to inquire about this power catamaran.
This 44 Endeavour power catamaran is turn-key and ready to cruise you to the Bahamas. (And in cool comfort thanks to air conditioning throughout the boat, including the helm.) She’s a stable boat with an 18.5-foot beam and plenty of space onboard. She comes with custom features, including a 3000 W inverter with 4 solar panels and brand new AGM 4DL house batteries. Just throw your gear on board and cruise out; we’ll catch up later.
Contact Denison yacht broker Charlie King to inquire about this power catamaran.
This futuristic 40 Sunreef Power is a multihull luxury speedster built to order. Sunreef currently has two makes of this model — an open boat with outdoor seating or an enclosed cabin with overnight accommodations. In both models, the two lateral aft folding platforms improve an already spacious cockpit.
This yacht is not only an eye-catcher but also great for entertaining guests. It features tons of seating areas and large sun pads. As a new construction power catamaran, Denison yacht broker Tony Smith can guide you in customizing your Sunreef 40 Power with a design that fits your needs.
Contact Denison yacht broker Tony Smith to inquire about this power catamaran.
The PDQ 34 MV Passagemaker is a rare find on the west coast. She’s a very spacious and comfortable power catamaran that boasts more living space and stability than your average single-hulled trawler. WESTEND EXPRESS is perfect for a liveaboard, the Great Loop, or long weekends thanks to 2 staterooms with queen size beds.
The captain can enjoy full engine controls at both the cabin and flybridge helms with upgraded Raymarine electronics, autopilot, AIS receiver, generator, AC/heat, and radar. She is quite literally a passagemaker and will reliably take you on your next expedition.
Contact Denison yacht broker Kurt Jerman to inquire about this power catamaran.
Consider one of these new or used power catamarans for sale, perfect for serious boaters looking for a reliable and stable yacht. These boats allow you to go farther and faster in a comfortable setting. Contact a Denison yacht broker to find your next power cat.
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The best catamarans for ocean crossing have to embody a few key features in order to be safe for anyone on board, including guests and crew members. Most catamarans do perform quite well in open waters and are regarded as safe vessels to be offshore. This is especially true with large catamarans with big hulls.
In addition, many catamarans have sailed through horrific weather and have managed not to capsize due to their great roll inertia. What basically happens to a catamaran in a rough sea is the boat just surfs sideways when a big wave hits.
Not to worry however as in most cases, weather forecasts will determine whether a catamaran can go offshore on that specific day or not. In addition, the highest risks are when catamarans sail on a north- south axis between seasons. That said, there are a few catamarans that do perform better when crossing oceans than others.
Typically, cruising catamarans are divided into two categories:
Charter catamarans have fixed keels, shorter bows, forward masts, heavier displacement, high-windage flybridges, and low-aspect rudders. These boats are mainly chartered to guests and are not designed for ocean crossing rather than sailing close to shore and enjoying views in a touristic way.
High-performance cruising catamarans , on the other hand, have deeper rudders, less displacement, efficient daggerboards, a small weight and large sail plans. They are able to go at a 50-degree TWA to windward in all weather conditions, and can even outsail keelboats. In addition, when a storm hits, all that is needed is for the catamaran to sail at a higher speed and maintain balance and lower loads.
These features make them some of the best catamarans for ocean sailing.
After getting a quick glance of what makes a multihull a good fit for offshore sailing, let’s get to the good part: which one is the best catamaran for ocean cruising ?
Technically, there are thousands of options to choose from when it comes to catamarans. So today we are going to present our choice based on the criteria mentioned above.
One of the best catamarans for ocean sailing in 2020 is The Privilege 435 . This is a long-distance, light weight cruiser produced in the Gold Coast area of La Rochelle. The Privilege 435 is a heavy-displacement multihull that has been around for almost 30 years. This is a luxurious well-built yacht with a decent proportion that allows it to cross oceans safely. It has a 23ft 2in beam, 43ft 1in LOA, as well as good proportion with a low-slung superstructure which is perfect for low wind resistance. In addition, the Privilege 435 is equipped with 4 cabins and 4 showers and costs about $300,000 to $350,000. The ample interior makes for a comfortable vessel to withstand long- distance trips.
While this catamaran sits on the high-end of the spectrum when it comes to yachts, there are many other more affordable options to choose from, if you are looking to sail offshore on a long-distance trip. Use TheBoatDB with a free account to compare other catamarans to the Privilege435 and figure out which one is the best fit for you to ocean cruise. You can even browse through TheBoatDB database to get some more options on the table. Last but not least, make sure to take into account the route and predicted weather conditions before embarking on your adventure.
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This luxe hawaiian resort has a swimmable aquarium, sustainable oyster farm, and tyler florence restaurant.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai's ocean pool
With postcard-perfect white sand beaches and dramatic black lava fields, luxe rooms, five-star service, and a new, modern steakhouse from superstar chef Tyler Florence, there’s a lot to love about Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Hualalai .
King's Pond swimmable aquarium and pool
But the most unique feature of this Big Island resort actually sits below the surface of one of its eight spectacular outdoor pools. The King’s Pond is a one-of-a-kind 1.8-million-gallon saltwater aquarium where guests can swim with 1,000 tropical fish while learning about marine life and conservation.
Hualalai Spa
Read on to learn more about what makes the resort a singular destination on Hawaii’s Kona Coast.
Black lava fields and lush greens at the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is located on the northwest Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, on a half-mile stretch of beach that was once an ancient fishing village.
The resort is about a 10-minute drive from Kona International Airport (KOA)
Ohana Suite Living Area
Number of Rooms & Suites
249: 196 guest rooms, and 53 suites
Superstar chef Tyler Florence helms the resort's new Miller & Lux Hualālai
Architecture and Decór
Low-rise bungalows built in mid-20th-century Hawaiian style line the stunning coastline. Interiors are a sophisticated mix of natural woods and other natural elements layered with clean and contemporary neutrals.
The living area of an oceanfront suite
Rooms & Suites
All of the resort’s guest rooms, suites and villas got a recent refresh, with contemporary interiors that feel light, bright, spacious, and relaxing.
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Guest rooms start at 635 square feet, while suites start at 1050 square feet.
The resort also offers three spectacular villas , which feel private, tranquil, and totally opulent. The suites range from 3,740 to 5,253 square feet, and sleep up to 6, 8, or 10 guests.
The Beach Tree pool
There are eight spectacular outdoor pools — including designated kids, adults, and quiet pools — as well as an ocean pool on the gorgeous beach.
But even with all those options for swimming and lounging, the King's Pond swimmable aquarium steals the show. The 1.8-million-gallon saltwater marine habitat is totally unique to the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai . Marine life lovers of all ages can swim with 1,000 tropical fish from 60 diverse species, including some rescues.
The aquarium and the adjacent Kumu Kai Marine Center are staffed by five on-site marine biologists, who offer interactive programming for kids and adults alike. Budding marine biologists can learn about marine conservation, help out with daily feedings, and snorkel and swim with Kainalu, the resort’s resident eagle ray.
The bar at Miller & Lux Hualālai
The resort boasts a range of top-notch options for dining and drinks, from casual grab-and-go coffee, smoothies, and breakfast burritos at the popular Hualalai Trading Company, to oceanfront cocktails at Beach Tree bar and lounge. A pop-up of Sushi and Robata by ‘Ulu also serves sashimi, nigiri, and robatayaki-style grilled meats and vegetables at tables surrounding the picturesque King’s Pond.
The resort's new Tyler Florence-helmed steakhouse is an outpost of Miller & Lux in San Francisco
But the resort’s newest and buzziest dining option is Miller & Lux Hualāla i — the Hawaiian outpost of celeb chef Tyler Florence’s celebrated steakhouse in San Francisco.
Miller & Lux Hualālai overlooks the 18th hole of Hualalai Golf Course
At this gorgeous open-air pavilion overlooking the 18th green of the adjacent Hualalai Golf Course, Florence showcases signature dishes from the original M&L location, married with local Hawaiian ingredients. Diners can tuck into M&L’s famous 45-day dry-aged wagyu tomahawks and New York strip steaks, tableside Caesar Salad for two, Kauai shrimp cocktail, and steak tartare featuring Big Island beef.
Exclusive experiences include a surfboard designing worksop with longboard champion Bonga Perkins
One-of-a-Kind Experiences
Guests of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai get exclusive access to some truly extraordinary “Only at Hualalai” experiences . Some are activities or tours lasting a few hours, while others are more in-depth itineraries spanning two days.
Options include the Dave Scott triathlon experience, knife-forging with Big Island-born blacksmith Neil Kamimura, freediving with champion spear-fisher and ocean conservationist Kimi Werner, and shaping your own wooden surfboard with longboard champion and surfboard designer, Bonga Perkins.
Punawai Pond sustainable oyster farm
Sustainability Efforts
The resort practices a number of impressive sustainability initiatives , from water conservation measures to the elimination of single-use plastics (including water bottles and bathroom amenities), and the planting of 50,000 indigenous koa trees in partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative.
On the culinary front, guests can tour the on-site herb garden as well as the new sustainable oyster pond, where the bivalves are harvested along with amberjack and shrimp found on the resort’s menus. In fact, more than 75% of their food and beverage ingredients are sourced from 160+ local farms, fisheries, and other purveyors.
A couple's treatment room at the spa
Who It’s Best For
The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus–signature championship course winds over 7,100 yards
Other Notable Services & Amenities
Mauna Loa lava flow on the Big Island's Kona Coast
What’s Nearby
For more information or to book a stay, visit Four Seasons Resort Hualalai .
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